Contribution of Cruise Tourism to the Global Economy 2024
In this report, we examine how the cruise industry in 2024 generated economic impacts across the world.
This includes analysis of the cruise industry’s impact on the United States, Canada, Europe, and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Global cruise-related spending continued to grow in 2024, driven by higher passenger volumes and increased expenditures by cruise lines. Passenger spending increased by 23%, while cruise line purchases rose by 17%. This rise in cruise-related spending led to sustained economic impacts.
In 2024, the cruise industry’s contribution to global economic output reached $198.8 billion, supporting 1.8 million jobs worldwide.
(Contribution of Cruise Tourism to the Global Economy 2024)
